Jul-07-2017 05:24 PM
Jan-04-2019 08:28 AM
Jan-04-2019 07:16 AM
larry barnhart wrote:
was the fan running at 232 water temperature?
chevman
Jan-03-2019 05:39 PM
Jan-03-2019 05:00 PM
mhamershock wrote:
Another update due to recent addition of 5 Star's 91 octane Perf/Tow tune. Otherwise truck and trailer the same as before. I'm up to 25k miles on it, and have towed the big hauler some 3500 miles, with another 1500 miles on my little (2000 lb) trailer.
This trip was with the toy hauler loaded to about 8k, 4 people, and 3 dogs in the bed. I'd say 15k lbs total gross.
Did 850 miles round trip Portland, Or to Eureka, CA. Perfect weather both directions - sunny, calm. cool. Truck ran awesome - smooth and powerful as usual. Very low stress towing with this rig. To be honest, I didn't feel that much of a difference with the tune power-wise. These things make so much power stock that another 50 hp and 75 lb (guessing) isn't that noticeable. I will say that their 91 Perf tune is a monster, but not designed for towing heavy. I did notice differences with their trans tune - shifting is better: quicker and firmer. And, they totally lock out 9th and 10th gear - you will not go into them at all while in Tow/Haul mode. Not sure I like this - I can use 9th on occasion.
Some numbers:
7.5 MPG round trip (it's a hilly drive - lots of 6%-7% grades up and down)
19.3 PSI max boost
4650 max RPM (downhill - never got above 3500 uphill)
232 max coolant temp
221 max trans temp
Still very happy with this truck as a tower and DD. No issues at all in 25k miles. So glad I got this and not a 3/4 ton. If you are towing 10K or less this is the truck for you.
Mike
Jan-03-2019 01:15 PM
Jul-11-2018 07:58 PM
Grit dog wrote:
^ There's an arse for every seat my grandpa used to say!
Jul-11-2018 01:53 PM
Jul-11-2018 12:49 PM
Maury82 wrote:IdaD wrote:harmanrk wrote:FishOnOne wrote:transamz9 wrote:
I'd like to see how the HDPP would stack up against a regular cab 2wd 6.2 or 6.4 250/2500 as far as quickness, towing and fuel efficiency.
The Ecoboost will outperform both 6.2/6.4 plain and simple
Quickness, Towing power, unloaded fuel eff., yes. Towing Fuel eff. would be a toss up.
Payload, is would come up significantly short.
Throw the Diesels for those 250/2500's into the mix (And lets face it, price point that's where the HDPP comes in), and the 150 will come up short in most. Quickness, (60 -80 to pull out an make a pass) I don't think those who praise the Eco, have experienced unleashing 900+ torques. Unloaded fuel eff., is probably pretty close in normal driving, with the periodic regens of the filter pulling the diesels numbers down to give an advantage to the Eco, but loaded, the Eco is not even going to come close. As for payload, the 250 with the diesel, and the 150 HDPP are neck and neck (2300-2400).
One common item I keep seeing brought up is the unloaded ride quality. Yes, its subjective, but two truck with nearly equal payloads, are going to react very similar over bumps in the road.
I think the 250/SRW350 is a lot better value than any 150 these days in terms of what you get for the basically the same money.
You forgot to say, "for me".
I purchased the trailer I wanted without having the slightest clue what truck I needed to tow it.
I initially researched the Silverado, and then the Tundra, then Ford, and after doing the math, I eliminating all three, I was resigned on the 3/4 ton, and after renting the F250, I was a bit saddened that I had to get one.
It towed well, but that thing was not anything I wanted to drive when not towing, and I would have sat that thing in the yard beside the trailer.
I discovered that Ford had a heavy a duty payload package, and after researching, that was the only truck I wouldn't mind having, because it has other attributes I can deal with when not towing, and I might be able to park it in my driveway instead of the backyard when not towing.
After I let out some of the high 48 psi air the dealer had put in the tires, the truck rides pretty nice, along with the quietness, I can tolerate driving it.
It's the quickness that put this thing over the hump for me, but whenever I'm driving it, I always wish I was driving my car...my Accord V6 manual is quicker and much more agile.
A F250/350 dually diesel Limited would be just another one trick pony for me, and the value the HDPP 150 adds to both personal use and towing, a F250/350 (regardless the trim or engine) can't come close...
The value of a vehicle is determined by the individual, so you can only speak for how it applies to you.
Jul-11-2018 12:25 PM
IdaD wrote:harmanrk wrote:FishOnOne wrote:transamz9 wrote:
I'd like to see how the HDPP would stack up against a regular cab 2wd 6.2 or 6.4 250/2500 as far as quickness, towing and fuel efficiency.
The Ecoboost will outperform both 6.2/6.4 plain and simple
Quickness, Towing power, unloaded fuel eff., yes. Towing Fuel eff. would be a toss up.
Payload, is would come up significantly short.
Throw the Diesels for those 250/2500's into the mix (And lets face it, price point that's where the HDPP comes in), and the 150 will come up short in most. Quickness, (60 -80 to pull out an make a pass) I don't think those who praise the Eco, have experienced unleashing 900+ torques. Unloaded fuel eff., is probably pretty close in normal driving, with the periodic regens of the filter pulling the diesels numbers down to give an advantage to the Eco, but loaded, the Eco is not even going to come close. As for payload, the 250 with the diesel, and the 150 HDPP are neck and neck (2300-2400).
One common item I keep seeing brought up is the unloaded ride quality. Yes, its subjective, but two truck with nearly equal payloads, are going to react very similar over bumps in the road.
I think the 250/SRW350 is a lot better value than any 150 these days in terms of what you get for the basically the same money.
Jul-11-2018 09:50 AM
IdaD wrote:And I think you're wrong!
...I think the 250/SRW350 is a lot better value than any 150 these days in terms of what you get for the basically the same money.
Jul-11-2018 06:52 AM
harmanrk wrote:FishOnOne wrote:transamz9 wrote:
I'd like to see how the HDPP would stack up against a regular cab 2wd 6.2 or 6.4 250/2500 as far as quickness, towing and fuel efficiency.
The Ecoboost will outperform both 6.2/6.4 plain and simple
Quickness, Towing power, unloaded fuel eff., yes. Towing Fuel eff. would be a toss up.
Payload, is would come up significantly short.
Throw the Diesels for those 250/2500's into the mix (And lets face it, price point that's where the HDPP comes in), and the 150 will come up short in most. Quickness, (60 -80 to pull out an make a pass) I don't think those who praise the Eco, have experienced unleashing 900+ torques. Unloaded fuel eff., is probably pretty close in normal driving, with the periodic regens of the filter pulling the diesels numbers down to give an advantage to the Eco, but loaded, the Eco is not even going to come close. As for payload, the 250 with the diesel, and the 150 HDPP are neck and neck (2300-2400).
One common item I keep seeing brought up is the unloaded ride quality. Yes, its subjective, but two truck with nearly equal payloads, are going to react very similar over bumps in the road.
Jul-11-2018 05:28 AM
FishOnOne wrote:transamz9 wrote:
I'd like to see how the HDPP would stack up against a regular cab 2wd 6.2 or 6.4 250/2500 as far as quickness, towing and fuel efficiency.
The Ecoboost will outperform both 6.2/6.4 plain and simple
Jul-11-2018 04:56 AM
transamz9 wrote:
I'd like to see how the HDPP would stack up against a regular cab 2wd 6.2 or 6.4 250/2500 as far as quickness, towing and fuel efficiency.
Jul-11-2018 03:19 AM